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Copies, Copiers, and Change

Self-Service Copies      |      Copies by CSL Staff      |     Certified Copies |      Permission to Publish    

All copying, regardless of method, is subject to copyright law. The person making or requesting the copy(ies) is responsible for ascertaining whether any copyright or other restrictions exist and for obtaining all necessary permissions.

Computer printouts
Computer printout copies are 15 cents each, and must be paid for by vendacard.

Electronic resources, including public Internet access, are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Computer workstations are reserved in two hour segments. A patron can sign up for two additional hours if no one else is waiting.

Prior to using electronic resources, patrons must obtain a State Library library card and read the State Library's Requirements for Use of Electronic Information Systems.

Microform equipment
Microfilm and microfiche reader printer copies are 25 cents each using cash, or 20 cents each using vendacards.

Readers and reader-printers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons sign up for use of microform equipment for one hour or what remains of an hour. If no one else is waiting, patrons may sign up for an additional hour once the initial time is completed. If all of the allotted time is not used, the remaining time may be used by another patron.

Photocopiers
Self-service photocopiers are available for patrons use. Copies are 15 cents using cash or currency (all machines accept nickels, dimes, or quarters and some accept one and five dollar bills), or 10 cents using vendacards. Patrons are responsible for observing copyright laws.

Because photocopying may damage old or fragile books, some books are marked "Brittle - Do Not Photocopy." We ask that patrons not make copies from these books.

Change
The library staff does not make change for use in photocopying machines, microfilm printers, computer printers, vendacard dispensers or parking meters, so to avoid disappointment, patrons should come with an ample supply of quarters and dollar bills.

One and five-dollar bill changers are available.

Vendacards
Machines that dispense and recharge vendacards are located in the Law and History & Genealogy Reading Rooms. Purchase of the initial vendacard must be made with a one dollar bill: 30 cents is for the card, and 70 cents is available for copy purchases. Vendacards may be recharged in increments of $1.00, $5.00, $10.00, or $20.00. Additional copies may be added to the vendacard using one or five dollar bills at some photocopiers.

Certified Copies

State Library staff can certify copies as "a true copy of a record". See Certification of Documents for more information.

Copy Services

CSL provides a number of reprographics services. Complete reproductions of books, archival, or other material will only be made within copyright restrictions and as CSL staffing and resources permit. See Photocopy Service section of Reproduction and Publication of Connecticut State Library Collections for charges and procedures.

Revised June 2009